Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off (as)
Verb
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Looking ahead to winter 2026, designers seem to agree.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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His first year as a starter, in 2023, finished with UGA on the outside looking in of the playoff — the final year of the four-team format — after Georgia lost in the SEC Championship Game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And among the less conversationally direct, the topic often seems to lurk on the fringes as locals in other countries try to more delicately approach politics and discern how US travelers feel about what’s going on at home.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Specific details of conversations remain unclear, but the meeting suggests that Comcast feels that there is still a path forward for a deal, in spite of concerns — aired in the press — about the likelihood of regulatory troubles in the US.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe fractured sounds less dramatic.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Come off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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